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The Xenophobe's Guide to the Irish | Frank McNally

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This is a hilarious but informative take on all things Irish, both the Republic (south) and Northern Ireland. A few sections require some knowledge about Ireland so I didn‘t understand them but they were quite short. In fact, the book is very short, less than 100 pages. I can‘t believe I haven‘t found this series before! I love it! #Ireland #foodandlit @Catsandbooks

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Selected Poems 1988-2013 | Seamus Heaney

Random book from our home library:

📖 Selected Poems 1988-2013 by Seamus Heaney

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The Xenophobe's Guide to the Irish | Frank McNally

Sadly I just finished this extremely fun book. Review to come. Here‘s one last fun tidbit.

#Ireland #foodandlit @Catsandbooks

GingerAntics This sounds about right to me! 3d

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The Xenophobe's Guide to the Irish | Frank McNally

☘️ #Ireland #foodandlit @Catsandbooks

GingerAntics We have always had WAY more fun out here on Paddy‘s Day than they ever had back home. It‘s sad really. 3d

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The Xenophobe's Guide to the Irish | Frank McNally

☘️ #Ireland #foodandlit @Catsandbooks

ncsufoxes My mom‘s dad is from Ireland. She always said growing up that he never made a big deal about St. Patrick‘s Day. They never had a special meal (my mom was 1 of 9 & her mom was Polish). The only thing he would do was have shamrocks sent from Ireland. Even when I was growing up my mom never made a big deal. I realized (& she does now too) was that her parents played down being immigrants because they were expected to assimilate & be American. 3d

GingerAntics “Back at headquarters” 💀💀💀 3d

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The Forester's Daughter | Claire Keegan

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I continue to love the writing of Claire Keegan and this short volume did not disappoint. It is the story of a disconnected farming family and the secrets that are upended after a series of unexpected events. I don‘t want to say too much to give it away, but again - Keegan‘s masterful at giving voice to the emotions of those working families who are often viewed as stern or lacking in emotion.

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The Xenophobe's Guide to the Irish | Frank McNally

Irish humor

#Ireland #foodandlit @Catsandbooks

BookwormAHN 😸😸😸 4d

Catsandbooks 😂😂 4d

AnnCrystal 👏🏼😂💝💝💝. 4d

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The Xenophobe's Guide to the Irish | Frank McNally

This one‘s for you @GingerAntics

#Ireland #foodandlit @Catsandbooks

GingerAntics YES!!!🙌🏻 4d

marleed Ohhhh 😢 4d

AnnCrystal 😢the languages of our ancestors 💝💝💝. 4d

LMJenkins 😢 3d

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The Xenophobe's Guide to the Irish | Frank McNally

#Ireland #foodandlit @Catsandbooks

This is an EXCELLENT book, very fun reading.

GingerAntics It depends on what part of Ireland you‘re in. There are parts of the country (small parts, sadly) that are called a Gaeltacht, where the predominant language spoken in the home is Irish instead of English. 4d

AnnCrystal @GingerAntics even while only in a small way, that's still wonderful 😉💝. 4d

GingerAntics @AnnCrystal it really is. Another fun fact about keeping the Irish language alive. The places with the most Irish language learners are The US, Canada, and Australia. The diaspora have taken up what was taken from our ancestors and will hopefully keep it alive. 4d

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AnnCrystal @GingerAntics Truly? That is fascinating! The few times I've heard the Gaeilge language were thanks to TV & movies...don't know how accurate these samples were, but it was truly beautiful.

I want to learn my ancestor's language. A bit difficult, we don't live near the Tohono O'odham Nation, nor the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. I have done a little online research and have learned a handful of words in Oʼodham. The name of my Ancestor's Creator, and “mom.“ 3d

GingerAntics @AnnCrystal there is something so fulfilling to even learning those few words. I know a little bit of Irish, like a very tiny bit. The bits I do know feel so wonderful. Especially when a conquerer has come and taken that language away, it feels so powerful, revolutionary, and rebellious to actually learn every word you can. 3d

AnnCrystal @GingerAntics that is a powerful way to feel about our stolen languages. And it is true with every word learned ☺️👍🏼💝. (edited) 3d

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The Xenophobe's Guide to the Irish | Frank McNally